Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

If you're planning a trip or need to replace your buggy the right stroller for travel will make your trip a breeze. Our testers were looking for a stroller that was light easy to fold and sturdy enough for daily use.

They also wanted something that would fit in the tiny space of planes, trains, and boats.

Lightweight

If you're traveling with children, it's important to have a lightweight pushchair. It will be easier to transport and take up less room in your hotel. It will also be more maneuverable on a train, plane or bus. It is recommended to have a pushchair with an ample basket that can accommodate plenty of clothes and other essentials. It should come with locking swivel casters with lockable swivels that can handle both smooth and rough terrain.

One of the most lightweight holiday pushchairs we've tested is Babyzen Yoyo2. It is a compact, curved frame with high-end monochrome fabric. It comes with a thick cover that protects your child from sun and a handy cup holder for drinks. It can be folded using one hand. It is available in black, grey, toffee or red and is priced at a reasonable price.

Another great lightweight holiday pushchair is the Joie Tourist. It's a stylish stroller that is available in a gorgeous shade of grey. It's also light, weighing only 6kg. It folds into a size that is comparable to the size of a suitcase. It's ideal for parents who require a pushchair that is easy to transport. It can even be used as a pram with its seat reclined!

If you're planning to travel with a twin infant, consider a lightweight dual stroller like the Mountain Buggy Nano duo. It is the smallest, most lightweight and affordable double pushchair that is available. It is easy to fold and unfold and comes with an enormous storage basket. It has a big canopy, locking swivels wheels, and is able to handle more rough terrain.

A lightweight pushchair should also include an easy fold mechanism and be easy to carry. This makes it simple to carry in taxis, trains and buses and to go up and down stairs and escalators with your baby in tow. The Joie Tourist is a great alternative, since it comes with an easy one-hand folding mechanism and fits into an overhead locker on flights. It also has a large hood to protect your child from the sun's rays and a comfortable adjustable handlebar.

Easy to Manoeuvre

Whether you're jet-setting for holidays or you just want a light buggy that can be used for home use and when visiting friends, a lightweight travel pushchair is a must. There are plenty to choose from, including those that come with a array of extras such as a newborn bassinet, rain cover, and a toddler leg rest so they don't have their legs dangling. Often with a slightly smaller frame and a simpler suspension than other buggies of the same size They can appear a bit fragile, however our MFM reviewers found them all to be easily maneuverable.

A good quality lightweight holiday pushchair will be easy to maneuver and have an ample storage basket to allow you to take plenty of necessities with you. It should be able of standing on its own when folded so that it can be moved through airports and into the boot of a car without occupying luggage space. It's a huge benefit for those who travel on their own to be in a position to fold and unfold the stroller using just one hand. You'll also need a stroller with the ability to go up and down stairs and on and off elevators.

The MFM reviews revealed that the Graco Eezefold stroller was easy to move and, even fully loaded, it was solid enough to withstand cobblestones and uneven roads. It's also very easy to use on public transport and easily fits into the racks at the ends of trains (it can be stored with the seat still in place). It's suitable for babies from birth. It comes in several colors and comes with a variety of accessories, such as a newborn bassinet. Also available as a twin travel set.

Folding is easy

The Britax Holiday is a compact and lightweight pushchair that folds down to fit inside overhead storage or the trunk of a car. It is also cabin pushchair friendly and makes it easy to travel via air. It can be carried on your shoulders using the integrated strap. It's not easy to use at first but once you've got the hang of it, it's a fantastic stroller for trips out and about on the go.

Our testers tested it on daily outings from quick trips to the shops to park strolls and longer trips visiting friends and family abroad. They were impressed by how maneuverable it was in every environment and how easy to fold and carry. It has a large shopping basket, a fully-coverage hood to protect from rain and the cup holder can be used to hold an insulated travel cup. This pushchair is great for toddlers and infants from birth to four years.

It's easy to open and close, even when you are in a hurry or have a lot of hands to do. It's also a very easy pushchair to operate and recline feature is simple for children to use. It doesn't offer the extra support that a carrycot or bassinet provides for newborns and is not suitable for use as an infant travel buggy.

Our rigorous testing process blends the experience of our panel and our consumer research in order to provide a comprehensive buyer's guide. We have narrowed down our list of strollers eliminating those that weigh more than 7kg and cannot fold down into a compact size. We have also selected products that are available at different price points, to suit a variety of budgets. This will allow you to discover the ideal travel pushchair to meet your needs.

Easy to store

You'll be jumping into and out of trains and taxis and hopping up and down escalators and stairs with your baby. It's therefore important to select a lightweight pushchair that you can easily transport and store. It's best to select a stroller that folds down and rise up when opened, or collapsed into flat foldable so that it doesn't take up too much space in your accommodation. If you want to store your pushchair when not in use A freestanding storage basket can be useful.

The Graco EeZeFold is excellent choice if you're looking for a travel stroller that's suitable for pushchair Newborn babies from birth. It features a clever compact fold and a hood and rain cover to shield your little one from the sun. It's also compatible with car seats which means you can use it as part of a travel system from newborn to toddler. And there are plenty of add-ons like a bassinet or a wheelsed boards, or leg rests for tired toddlers.

During our tests, it was incredibly easy to manoeuvre and tackled cobbles and bumpy roads as well as some big kerbs. It was extremely robust for a light and small buggy. The only drawback was that the seat did not recline, but since it's intended for travel this shouldn't be a problem. The handle bar is fixed at high levels and isn't very adjustable, but it was comfortable for tall and short adults during our test.